GP with Extended Role (GPwER) in Gastroenterology training programme

GP with Extended Role (GPwER) in Gastroenterology training programme

Go back Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 28 November 2025

The advert is for a GP with Extended Role (GPwER) in Gastroenterology training programme to join 9 consultants. The successful candidates will be encouraged to develop their sub specialist areas of interest.

The work is based at Kingston Hospital, with clinics taking place in the main outpatient department and outpatient endoscopy which has recently moved to a brand-new state of the art endoscopy unit located within the main hospital site. At present some outpatient consultations are performed remotely by telephone with adequate working space and IT support provided.

Main duties of the job

• Join MDT performing enhanced clinical triage of referrals. All referrals are reviewed via an enhanced virtual MDT on Microsoft teams. This includes outpatient referrals from local GPs, A&G referrals and patient initiated follow ups. The MDT comprises membership includes Consultant Physicians and specialist nurses and the GPwER.
• Supervised clinics in secondary care and in community hub(s). This will include general gastroenterology clinics and clinics based endoscopy (there are also plans to start a one stop dyspepsia /endoscopy service). The community clinics will be closely linked to a community diagnostic hub programme to enable the review of patients post diagnostics such as fibroscan, CT, TNE. This can start off as working with the consultant initially, and then gradually the GPwER will build their own clinic and patient selection.
• Educational & Interface work with General Practice + SWL Gastroenterology Pathway Development.
  • Upskilling and educating clinicians in primary care (e.g. optimising use of A&G, clinical guidelines on management of non ulcer dyspepsia etc.) as well as raising awareness of referral pathways.
  • Working with the SWL Gastroenterology Clinical Network Lead on network transformation priorities in gastroenterology for SWL.

About us

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Job responsibilities

Patient empowerment and community activation. Work with underserved communities and areas of deprivation (core20+5) to raise awareness of common gastroenterology conditions and cancer including when to contact health services. E.g. alert symptoms for gastric cancer etc. This will be coordinated through Merton PCNs partnership with Merton Connected (the 3rd sector organisation for Merton with whom Merton PCNs have an MOU with).

Mentorship support will be provided.

Please see attached job description for full list of role and responsibilities in detail.

Person Specification

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain).
• RCGP or equivalent.
• Attended management training course.
• Knowledge of finance / budgets.
• Evidence of continuing medical education.
• Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
• Experience of clinical audit.
• Relevant research articles in peer reviewed journals.
• Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level.
• Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust